The City’s Strongest Son-in-law

Chapter 768: Chapter 769 Mu Tian’s Decision

”No one wants to live the same plain life every day. As Tuo Shi’s liaison with the mundane world, I have more rights than others to enjoy the good life that money brings. Unfortunately, there are many restrictions as well.”

Wu Wen was a bit confused and didn’t understand why Mu Tian looked so sentimental, nor did he understand the struggle within Mu Tian, driven by the issue of money.

”Master, what is the true nature of Tuo Shi like?” Wu Wen asked curiously.

As Mu Tian’s disciple, Wu Wen had only lived on the periphery of Tuo Shi. What he knew was only that Tuo Shi was isolated from the mundane world, but he had never seen what kind of organization it truly was.

”You will never truly understand what kind of existence Tuo Shi is in this lifetime. Even I, myself, only know this much, but there’s a possibility he might gain a higher status within Tuo Shi than us.” Mu Tian said with a sigh.

Mu Tian’s words left Wu Wen shocked. He didn’t expect Mu Tian to have such a high opinion of Su Changfeng.

”Master, if it wasn’t for my carelessness at the time, he definitely wouldn’t have been a match for me,” Wu Wen said, somewhat disgruntled.

Mu Tian sneered and said, ”Think back to what your strength was before you entered Tuo Shi, and then compare it with Su Changfeng. Then you’ll know the gap between you two.”

After a pause, Mu Tian continued, ”He is the only person in the past 10 years who had such formidable power even before entering Tuo Shi. Can you imagine how his power would grow after joining Tuo Shi?”

This statement left Wu Wen speechless. If he were to compare his own strength before joining Tuo Shi against Su Changfeng’s, it would be incomparable. At that time, he was nothing but trash in front of Su Changfeng.

”Master, but there’s also a possibility that he’s already reached his limit. Even if he enters Tuo Shi in the future, his strength might not grow,” Wu Wen continued.

”What is the point of deceiving yourself like this?” Mu Tian said disdainfully.

Wu Wen let his head fall powerlessly. He didn’t want to admit Su Changfeng was superior to him, but now it seemed an undeniable fact.

”If you took action, Master, you could probably kill him, right?” Wu Wen persisted.

”Certainly, but if those above in Tuo Shi were to find out, our end would also be obliteration. Besides, we bear no grudge against each other, so why should I kill him? For now, I can only report this matter to the higher-ups in Tuo Shi after I return, and let those people decide how to deal with Su Changfeng,” Mu Tian sighed.

He had already thought it through. He couldn’t do anything that would endanger his safety. It was just a little money—it wasn’t worth making such a mistake. Otherwise, if he was not careful, what awaited him could be a fatal disaster.

Wu Wen was particularly unwilling. On the arena back then, he regarded Su Changfeng as garbage. But if Su Changfeng really joined Tuo Shi, then he would become the real garbage. This reversal in status was unacceptable to him, but he had no right to interfere in the decision Mu Tian had already made.

The next day, Mu Tian and Wu Wen left the Shangguan home without leaving even half a word. Since the matter concerning Su Changfeng had to be decided by the higher-ups of Tuo Shi, Mu Tian had no choice but to hurry back and report the matter.

”Grandfather, what’s going on now? Why did Master Mu Tian and the other just leave like that?” Shangguan Xuanjie asked Shangguan Sichen in confusion after seeing the two off.

Standing around Shangguan Sichen now was Shangguan Wenchuan, but now Shangguan Xuanjie had taken that position. Such a change in status seemed very real, but it was also something that often happened within the Shangguan Family. Whoever had more capabilities would gain Shangguan Sichen’s attention.

Shangguan Sichen smiled faintly and said, ”What kind of people are those running errands for a corporation?”

Hearing this, Shangguan Xuanjie frowned. Aren’t those errand runners just some ordinary grassroots employees? Why would his grandfather suddenly bring this up?

”Grandfather, forgive my dullness; I can’t understand what this has to do with Mu Tian and the other’s sudden departure,” Shangguan Xuanjie said, puzzled.

”Imagine another dimension as a corporation, and Mu Tian and his disciple are merely the errand runners for that corporation,” Shangguan Sichen said with a hearty laugh.

Mu Tian and his disciple left without saying a word, and instead of worrying him, it actually made him pleased.

Because this meant Su Changfeng’s status had already reached a point beyond Mu Tian’s ability to decide. His choice to leave now was definitely to report to his superiors, so they could discuss and make a decision.

To be honest, the older, the wiser. Shangguan Xuanjie wouldn’t ever consider this possibility. In his subconscious, he had already regarded Mu Tian and his disciple as the mightiest figures in the world. Only by sitting in Shangguan Sichen’s position could one truly grasp the meaning of ’there’s always a bigger fish.’

The other dimension is very far from the mundane people. In the eyes of these people, Mu Tian and his disciple are great figures, but in that other dimension, they might just be at the lowest level.

After understanding the implication of Shangguan Sichen’s words, Shangguan Xuanjie suddenly realized, but he also felt more uneasy. The more Su Changfeng was valued, the more he believed he couldn’t control Su Changfeng.

At this point, Shangguan Sichen let out a sigh. Now it was clear that only Su Changfeng could bring more extraordinary development to the Shangguan Family, even if he was being threatened by Shangguan Xuanjie’s orders.

But this leverage wouldn’t last forever. Once Su Changfeng reached a certain level, Shangguan Xuanjie’s threats would become meaningless.

In Shangguan Sichen’s view, turning Su Changfeng into a part of the Shangguan Family was the best solution. Unfortunately, Su Changfeng had already rejected him in front of everyone in the Shangguan Family.

However, this did not mean Shangguan Sichen had no chance.

He had never met someone who didn’t like money. As long as he let Su Changfeng experience the benefits of wealth, he believed Su Changfeng would indulge in them.